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Spring’s first bounty

This is a great dinner for the first warm-ish evening when kids can play outside while parents relax on the porch. Maybe keeping comfortable in front of the Solo Stove. Starter Potato Leak Soup Don’t steer away from serving soup with a crowd— even when dinner is not seated & served. Simply hold the soup […]

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Italian Night

Serve a crowd with an Italian inspired meal. This is a great option to leave out for guests to serve themselves. Appetizer Stuffed Mushrooms Main Chicken Piccata Italian Chopped Salad Sauteed Spinach String Beans with Shallots Serve with Alessi Breadsticks and soft butter Dessert Vanilla Panna Cotta

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Chinese New Year

Invite a crowd and invite your guests to bring a dish that celebrates the Animal Year! Starter with Potstickers Pick these up from Trader Joes. Ready in minutes with Ponzu Sauce for dipping. Star of the Show: Brown Sugar-Chili Salmon with Pineapple Marmalade Katie Lee’s Salmon with Pineapple Marmalade is perfection for celebrating Chinese New

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Sunday Supper with the inlaws

An easy, light, summer meal to enjoy on a screened porch in the summer. Appetizer Pistachios Leave them shelled and you’ll accomplish two things in one: an activity and an appetizer! Main Course Charlie Bird’s Farro SaladBrie Bacon & Fig Jam Sandwiches Serve family-style (pun intended) with a big bowl of salad and a platter

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